Inspection Reports for Cardigan Ridge Senior Living
3300 Rice St, Shoreview, MN 55126, United States, MN, 55126
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Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 114
Capacity: 75
Deficiencies: 6
Jul 17, 2025
Visit Reason
The Minnesota Department of Health conducted a survey to evaluate and assess compliance with state licensing statutes for Cardigan Ridge Senior Living.
Findings
The licensee was found to be in substantial compliance but had several deficiencies including improper building use, fire safety violations, lack of proper fire safety training, failure to supervise delegated nursing tasks within 30 days, failure to conduct resident reassessment within 14 days, and failure to date time-sensitive medications.
Severity Breakdown
Level 2: 6
Deficiencies (6)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to manage, control, and operate the entire building as an assisted living facility by sharing the building with an office suite without proper separation. | Level 2 |
| Failed to comply with Minnesota State Fire Code including magnetic locks without remote release, missing/damaged smoke seals, fire doors not closing/latching, permanent hold opens on fire doors, trash chute doors not self-closing, permanent door stop on fire rated door, and missing illuminated exit sign. | Level 2 |
| Failed to develop and maintain fire safety and evacuation plans with required training for staff and residents. | Level 2 |
| Failed to ensure registered nurse conducted direct supervision of staff performing delegated nursing tasks within 30 days. | Level 2 |
| Failed to ensure registered nurse conducted resident reassessment and monitoring within 14 calendar days after initiation of services. | Level 2 |
| Failed to date time sensitive medication (Lantus insulin pen) to indicate when first opened. | Level 2 |
Report Facts
Residents present: 114
Licensed capacity: 75
Fine amount: 500
Medication dose: 46
Timeframe for correction: 7
Timeframe for correction: 21
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Renee L. Anderson | Supervisor, State Evaluation Team | Named as contact for informal conference and correspondence |
| ULP-C | Unlicensed Personnel | Observed assisting residents with medication administration; lacked documented RN supervision within 30 days |
| LALD-A | Licensed Assisted Living Director | Unable to locate documentation of 30-day supervision for ULP-C |
| M-K | Marketing Staff | Provided fire safety and evacuation plan documents and training information |
| HUC-L | Health Unit Coordinator | Acknowledged findings regarding building separation and fire safety |
| MS-J | Maintenance Staff | Accompanied surveyor during facility tour |
| RN-I | Registered Nurse | Acknowledged failure to date insulin pens and planned to provide staff education |
| CNS-B | Clinical Nurse Supervisor | Unable to locate 14-day reassessment for resident R3 |
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